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Walking route · Orreaga / Roncesvalles · Updated on 14 November 2026

European long distance path E3 walk

European long distance path E3 is a walk of 3,273.1 km from Orreaga / Roncesvalles. Along the way you'll find 2,702 benches, 75 water fountains and refill points, 141 public toilets, 11 bike pumps and 4 honesty boxes and farm vending machines.

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European long distance path E3
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Izpiritu Santuaren kapera
Izpiritu Santuaren kapera
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Errabiaren zubia
Errabiaren zubia

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Pick a stage to see the pitstops per kilometre. Along the way you'll find 2,702 benches, 75 water fountains and refill points, 141 public toilets, 11 bike pumps and 4 honesty boxes and farm vending machines.

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127 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 119 more along the route are on the map.

Stages (3)

  1. 1part Spain21.3 km
  2. 2part France1,974.6 km
  3. 3part Germany1,277.2 km

About the walking route European long distance path E3

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

European long distance path E3 is a walking route of 3,273.1 km that starts in Orreaga / Roncesvalles. It does not end where it starts.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 2,702 benches, 75 water fountains and refill points, 141 public toilets, 11 bike pumps and 4 honesty boxes and farm vending machines. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Palace of FontainebleauPalace of FontainebleauCastle · 2.2 km from the route
  2. 2Biebrich PalaceBiebrich PalaceAttraction · 9.9 km from the route
  3. 3Pravčická bránaPravčická bránaAttraction · 2 km from the route
  4. 4LoreleiLoreleiAttraction · 6.2 km from the route
  5. 5Römerkastell SaalburgRömerkastell SaalburgMuseum · 181 m from the route
  6. 6NerotalNerotalAttraction · 4.1 km from the route
  7. 7Stadtschloss WiesbadenStadtschloss WiesbadenCastle · 5.7 km from the route
  8. 8Château de CoucyChâteau de CoucyCastle · 9.6 km from the route
  9. 9Errolanen monumentuaErrolanen monumentuaMemorial · 1.4 km from the route
  10. 10MahnmalMahnmalMemorial · 6.1 km from the route
  11. 11Pfalzgrafenstein CastlePfalzgrafenstein CastleAttraction · 193 m from the route
  12. 12Königstein FortressKönigstein FortressAttraction · 198 m from the route
  13. 13Rheinfels CastleRheinfels CastleCastle · 8.4 km from the route
  14. 14Château de CompiègneChâteau de CompiègneCastle · 9.5 km from the route
  15. 15Veste CoburgVeste CoburgCastle · 163 m from the route
  16. 16Römischer LimesRömischer LimesAttraction · 487 m from the route
  17. 17NiederwalddenkmalNiederwalddenkmalAttraction · 7.4 km from the route
  18. 18Burg RheinsteinBurg RheinsteinCastle · 7.8 km from the route
  19. 19Katz CastleKatz CastleCastle · 7.6 km from the route
  20. 20Cathédrale Saint-ÉtienneCathédrale Saint-ÉtienneAttraction · 1.4 km from the route
  21. 21Cathédrale Saint-Gervais et Saint-ProtaisCathédrale Saint-Gervais et Saint-ProtaisAttraction · 3.6 km from the route
  22. 22Schloss FriedrichshofSchloss FriedrichshofCastle · 6.1 km from the route
  23. 23Schloss SonnensteinSchloss SonnensteinCastle · 8.5 km from the route
  24. 24European Museum SchengenEuropean Museum SchengenMuseum · 162 m from the route
  25. 25Fürstenberg CastleFürstenberg CastleCastle · 2 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is European long distance path E3?

European long distance path E3 is 3,273.1 km long, split into several parts and stages.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Orreaga / Roncesvalles.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 141 public toilets within 100 m of the route.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 75 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Izpiritu Santuaren kapera, Orreagako Guduaren mendeurren monumentua and Errabiaren zubia.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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